Prison Escapee Admits to Charges in Daring Breakout

David Sweat has been in solitary confinement since his capture in June.

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In this handout from New York State Police, convicted murderers David Sweat (L) and Richard Matt (R) are shown.

A convicted killer serving life behind bars when he staged a daring escape from a maximum-security prison has pleaded guilty to criminal charges for the breakout.

In 35-year-old David Sweat's second court appearance since his capture in June, he no longer wore a sling from his gunshot injuries, his head was shaved and he politely answered a series of questions from the judge.

Sweat has been in solitary confinement at Five Points prison.

He pleaded guilty to two felony counts of first-degree escape and a felony count of promoting prison contraband for possessing hacksaw blades used to cut his way out.